Investigations at London Vet Specialists had revealed large mass under 14-year-old cat’s neck was affecting its miaow and purr.

Association represented on group pushing forward plans for more inclusion and diversity across professions.

The BCVA, which took on delivery of the training to farmers, has redeveloped the scheme to reduce admin burden on farms.

Simon Lyddon, who runs IVC Evidensia practice Vine Tree Vets in Herefordshire, will be part of a 12-strong team setting off from the Canary Islands in March on a 40-day adventure.

Strategy covers training, vet and VN education, recruitment, retaining staff and culture change, with college and other bodies committing to drive it forward.

More than 1,000 members took part in survey that has helped shape “Lessons from lockdown: telemedicine is here to stay” and a practical follow-up session.

One-day course offering seven CPD hours aims to arm veterinary participants with more knowledge to empower owners.

Vet and transformation coach Jenny Guyat is launching The Crossroads programme to offer mindfulness and well-being support for veterinary professionals in their careers.

Open to all veterinary professionals sharing a passion for small animal medicine, the meeting is on 24 March.

BCVA foundation programme will run until August, with respected vets on hand to share their experience with next generation.

Vets in Essex save life of young rescue dog injured in suspected road collision some months earlier.

Jon Hall and Toby Trimble from Wear Referrals in County Durham secure honours from University of Nottingham.

Yorkshire terrier-West Highland white terrier cross back at specialist practice for replacement device eight years after first one fitted.

Details unveiled for virtual International Society of Feline Medicine 2021 World Feline Congress, with more than 30 hours of high-quality CPD exploring “a multidisciplinary approach to feline medicine” in June.

Survey run by Veterinary Woman and SPVS highlights impact, with 76% saying they are concerned about impact of menopause on health, life and work.

“This is a huge expansion; it is not a retraction at all, it is a potential doubling of the number of badgers killed” – vet Iain McGill

Downloadable support kit includes video and infographic on how to handle hyperthyroid cats to minimise stress.

Judy Scrine has completed 58 official and 15 unofficial marathons in support of Breast Cancer Now since she started running 10 years ago.

“The significance of our finding is unknown at this time, but we feel Vet Times readers should be aware of the emergence of this bacterial species in dogs...” – Carole Hughes, Petbiome.